1. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently celebrated World Radio Day on which date?
Ans. 13 February
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently celebrated World Radio Day on 13 February. It was proclaimed on 3 November 2011 by UNESCO's 36th General Conference after originally proposed by the Kingdom of Spain
2. Scientists have observed a stunning discovery in their quest to fully understand gravity. The gravitational waves were predicted by Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity in which years?
Ans. Year 1915
Scientists have observed a stunning discovery in their quest to fully understand gravity. They have observed the warping of space time generated by the collision of two black holes more than a billion light-years from Earth. The gravitational waves were predicted by Albert Einstein in his general theory of relativity 100 years ago in 1915. The gravitational waves were detected on September 14, 2015 by LIGO detectors, located in Livingston, Louisiana, and Hanford, Washington, USA.
3. Prime Minister NarendraModi has recently inaugurated Make in India Centre at which of the following Places?
Ans. Mumbai
Prime Minister NarendraModi inaugurated Make in India Centre at BandraKurla Complex, a commercial complex in the suburbs of Mumbai. The Make In India week will conclude on 18 February. Make in India is the current government’s flagship initiative, launched by the prime minister in September 2014, to encourage international companies to manufacture their goods in India.
4. Which of the following has/have been chosen for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 awards?
Ans.Both 1 & 2
Chief Executive Officer Vinita Gupta and managing director Nilesh Gupta, Lupin Ltd have been chosen the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015. Ms. Vinita and Mr. Nilesh Gupta will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award (WEOY) in Monte Carlo from 7-12 June 2016.
5. International Radio Fair 2016 held at which place?
Ans. Bhubaneswar
International Radio Fair 2016 is to be held at Bhubaneswar. The fair will start on the occasion of World Radio Day i.e. 13th of February and close on 14th. Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas DharmendraPradhan and eminent news reader UpendraPahadsingh have given their consent join the Radio Fair this year among others.
6. Madhya Pradesh (MP) Government recently signed four MOUs with which country to collaborate in urban planning, skill development, clean energy and food processing?
Ans. Singapore
Madhya Pradesh (MP) Government recently signed four MOUs with Singapore to collaborate in urban planning, skill development, clean energy and food processing. The MoUs were signed in Singapore in the presence of MP Chief Minister ShivrajChouhan, who was on four day visit.
7. The computer giant Oracle is planning to set up its campus at which places to help more than half a million students in India develop computer science skills?
Ans. Bengaluru
The computer giant Oracle is planning to set up a campus in Bengaluru and start an initiative to help more than half a million students in India develop computer science skills. This was conveyed by Oracle's Global CEO SafraCatz to Prime Minister NarendraModi.
8. TERI's governing council appointed which of the following persons as its new chairman?
Ans. Ashok Chawla
TERI's governing council appointed Ashok Chawla as its new chiarman. Chawla is the former Union Finance Secretary and former Chairman of the Competition Commission. The Council decided after the elevation of climate scientist R.K. Pachauri indicted in a sexual harassment case to the post of Executive Vice Chairman on Monday, received widespread criticism from the media and women’s rights lawyers.
9. What is the theme of this year’s World radio day?
Ans. Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is celebrating World Radio Day on 13 February. This year, the UNESCO theme for World Radio Day is “Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster”.
10. India recently won of the South Asian Football Federation Cup (SAFF) championships by defeating which country?
Ans. Afghanistan
India recently won the South Asian Football Federation Cup (SAFF) championships. In the title clash played at Trivandrum International Stadium of Kerala, India defeated defending champions Afghanistan 2-1. India has been the most successful side in the tournaments history by winning the title in seven of the 11 editions. Afghans won their first title in 2013.
11. Who has recently been appointed as the Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina?
Ans. Tamar Hahn
Tamar Hahn from Israel has been appointed as the Director of United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She took the charge of the office after she was appointed to this post by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
12. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned umpire AsadRauf for five years after its disciplinary committee found him guilty of corrupt practices. He is from which of the country?
Ans. Pakistan
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned Pakistani umpire AsadRauf for five years after its disciplinary committee found him guilty of corrupt practices. It was announced by BCCI president ShashankManohar who had headed the disciplinary committee. The BCCI Committee has found Rauf guilty of misconduct and corruption under multiple statutes of its BCCI Anti-Corruption Code. He was accused of accepting expensive gifts from bookies besides placing bets on IPL matches in the 2013 edition.
13. The 'Pride of Kerala' award by the World Malaya lee Council and Kairali TV awarded to which of the following?
Ans. VidyaBalan
Bollywood actress VidyaBalan has been awarded the 'Pride of Kerala' award by the World Malaya lee Council and Kairali TV. National Award-winning actress VidyaBalan, who hails from Kerala, is 38 year old. National award winner had made her debut in Bollywood in 2005 in Parineeta.
14. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, presided by Prime Minister NarendraModi, recently gave Amitabh Kant the additional responsibility of being Chief Executive Officer of ____?
Ans. NITI Aayog
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, presided by Prime Minister NarendraModi, gave Amitabh Kant the additional responsibility of being Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog. Kant will replace the incumbent NITI Aayog CEO SindhushreeKhullar.
15. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded by Freedom fighter PtMadan Mohan Malviya has turned 100 years on which date?
Ans. 13th February
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded by Freedom fighter PtMadan Mohan Malviya has turned 100 years on 13th February 2016.BHU was founded as important seat of higher education in 1916. During time of its establishment it was first university in India that was the result of a private individual’s efforts.
16. External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj recently inaugurated the Rise of Digital India Exhibition in which of the following places.
Ans. Colombo
External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj on 6 February 2016 inaugurated the Rise of Digital India Exhibition in Colombo. The exhibition was a part of Sangam -The Festival of India in Sri Lanka 2015-16. The Rise of Digital India exhibition showcases the initiative of Indian government to take the benefits of Information Technology to the common man. The exhibition is a part of six month long Festival of India celebrations in Sri Lanka.
17. The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in __________?
Ans. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The last IFR conducted by the Indian Navy in 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra in which navies of 29 countries from across the globe had participated.
18. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to set up the National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in which of the following States/Uts?
Ans. Sikkim
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to set up the National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in Sikkim. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Agriculture Minister Radhamohan Singh after he met Sikkim Agriculture Minister SomNathPaudyal in New Delhi. The NOFRI will be established by upgrading the existing Gangtok based Regional Centre of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
19. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Naddahas launched Project Sunrise for prevention of which of the following disease specially among people injecting drugs in the 8 North-Eastern states?
Ans. AIDS
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Naddahas launched Project Sunrise on for prevention of AIDS specially among people injecting drugs in the 8 North-Eastern states. The AIDS prevention special project aims to diagnose 90 per cent of such drug addicts with HIV and put them under treatment by 2020.
20. The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. What was the theme of this year IFR exercise?
Ans. United through Oceans
The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Theme of this edition on IFR is “United through Oceans” and its objective is to enhance mutual trust and confidence with neighbouring navies by inviting their ships to participate in the event.
21.Which one of the following cricketers has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body?
Ans. Rahul Dravid
Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The oversight group will include the chairman of the executive committee (under whose area of responsibility this function rests) and will also include former India captain Rahul Dravid, legal expert Louis Weston and independent anti-corruption advisor John Abbott, who was the Chairman of the Integrity Working Party.
22.ICC’s appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. Who is the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit?
Ans.Sir Ronnie Flanagan
Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, and ICC Chief Executive, David Richardson, will also be ex-officio members of the group,” said the ICC in a statement.
23. Renowned dancer-choreographer and speaker DrAnanda Shankar Jayant will address the high-profile India Conference at which of the following university in USA?
Ans. Harvard University
Renowned dancer-choreographer and speaker DrAnanda Shankar Jayant will address the high-profile India Conference at Harvard in USA this week. Ananda is a SangeetNatakAkademi awardee and a motivational speaker with a popular talk at TED. She is a career Indian Railway Services Officer.
24. Who has recently been taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC?
Ans. Gurdeep Singh
Gurdeep Singh has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, who was earlier managing director of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd.He replaces Arup Roy Choudhury, who retired from the post on August 31, 2015. In the interim, AK Jha, Director (Technical) at NTPC was given additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director.
25.Which Institute in collaboration with Ryerson Futures Inc (Toronto), the technical arm of Ryerson University from Ontario, Canada, recently launched accelerator for Start-ups?
Ans. BSE
In continuation with Prime Minister NarendraModi’s startup India mission, BSE Institute Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd, has launched a new accelerator for start-ups.This accelerator is set up by BSE Institute in collaboration with Ryerson Futures Inc (Toronto), the technical arm of Ryerson University from Ontario, Canada.
26.Which of the following Ministry has an official YouTube Channel, which is expected to disseminate information about the official events?
Ans. Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry now has an official YouTube Channel, which is expected to disseminate information about the official events. The Channel will feature videos on the major schemes, events, meetings, press conferences and other exclusive videos relating to the Ministry.
27. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has agreed to sell its cement assets to Which of the following company for Rs.4,800crore?
Ans. Birla Corp. Ltd
Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) has signed a share purchase agreement with Birla Corporation, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has agreed to sell its cement assets to Birla Corp. Ltd for Rs.4,800 crore. Birla Corporation will acquire the 100 per cent shareholding of RInfra in RCCPL.
28. Opening the two-day India Investment Summit 2016, the minister highlighted opportunities the country presents to investors and sought investment in sectors like road, highways, oil&gas, urban infrastructure and railways. Finance Minister ArunJaitley inaugurated the summits at which places?
Ans.New Delhi
29. Central government announced to spend Rs 1 lakh crore for development of road infrastructure in which of the following States recently?
Ans. Karnataka
Central government will spend Rs 1 lakh crore for development of road infrastructure in Karnataka. In addition to this, Rs 200 crore will be spent on developing four light houses in the state in PPP mode. This was disclosed by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping NitinGadkari in Bengaluru.
30. India recently resumed Bus Service with which country after a gap of 27 years?
Ans. Nepal
India-Nepal Bus Service on 4 January 2016 resumed after a gap of 27 years. The service was suspended 27 years ago in the wake of the Indo-Nepal Trade and Transit Treaty. The service runs between Kanchanpur in Nepal, which is close to Banbasa border in Champavat district of Uttarakhand, and AnandVihar ISBT in Delhi. To travel in these buses, no special documents are required as both the countries share open border.
31.External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj recently inaugurated the Rise of Digital India Exhibition in which of the following places?
Ans. Colombo
External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj on 6 February 2016 inaugurated the Rise of Digital India Exhibition in Colombo. The exhibition was a part of Sangam -The Festival of India in Sri Lanka 2015-16. The Rise of Digital India exhibition showcases the initiative of Indian government to take the benefits of Information Technology to the common man. The exhibition is a part of six month long Festival of India celebrations in Sri Lanka.
32.The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in __________?
Ans. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The last IFR conducted by the Indian Navy in 2001 in Mumbai, Maharashtra in which navies of 29 countries from across the globe had participated.
33.The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to set up the National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in which of the following States/Uts?
Ans. Sikkim
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to set up the National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in Sikkim. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Agriculture Minister Radhamohan Singh after he met Sikkim Agriculture Minister SomNathPaudyal in New Delhi. The NOFRI will be established by upgrading the existing Gangtok based Regional Centre of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
34.Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Naddahas launched Project Sunrise for prevention of which of the following disease specially among people injecting drugs in the 8 North-Eastern states?
Ans. AIDS
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Naddahas launched Project Sunrise on for prevention of AIDS specially among people injecting drugs in the 8 North-Eastern states. The AIDS prevention special project aims to diagnose 90 per cent of such drug addicts with HIV and put them under treatment by 2020.
35.The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. What was the theme of this year IFR exercise?
Ans. United through Oceans
The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Theme of this edition on IFR is “United through Oceans” and its objective is to enhance mutual trust and confidence with neighbouring navies by inviting their ships to participate in the event.
36.Which one of the following cricketers has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body?
Ans. Rahul Dravid
Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The oversight group will include the chairman of the executive committee (under whose area of responsibility this function rests) and will also include former India captain Rahul Dravid, legal expert Louis Weston and independent anti-corruption advisor John Abbott, who was the Chairman of the Integrity Working Party.
37.ICC’s appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. Who is the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit?
Ans.Sir Ronnie Flanagan
Batting great Rahul Dravid has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. The Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, and ICC Chief Executive, David Richardson, will also be ex-officio members of the group,” said the ICC in a statement.
38.Renowned dancer-choreographer and speaker DrAnanda Shankar Jayant will address the high-profile India Conference at which of the following university in USA?
Ans. Harvard University
Renowned dancer-choreographer and speaker DrAnanda Shankar Jayant will address the high-profile India Conference at Harvard in USA this week. Ananda is a SangeetNatakAkademi awardee and a motivational speaker with a popular talk at TED. She is a career Indian Railway Services Officer.
39.Who has recently been taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC?
Ans. Gurdeep Singh
Gurdeep Singh has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC, who was earlier managing director of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd.He replaces Arup Roy Choudhury, who retired from the post on August 31, 2015. In the interim, AK Jha, Director (Technical) at NTPC was given additional charge as the Chairman and Managing Director.
40.Which Institute in collaboration with Ryerson Futures Inc (Toronto), the technical arm of Ryerson University from Ontario, Canada, recently launched accelerator for Start-ups?
Ans. BSE
In continuation with Prime Minister NarendraModi’s startup India mission, BSE Institute Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BSE Ltd, has launched a new accelerator for start-ups.This accelerator is set up by BSE Institute in collaboration with Ryerson Futures Inc (Toronto), the technical arm of Ryerson University from Ontario, Canada.
41.Which of the following Ministry has an official YouTube Channel, which is expected to disseminate information about the official events?
Ans. Finance Ministry
Finance Ministry now has an official YouTube Channel, which is expected to disseminate information about the official events. The Channel will feature videos on the major schemes, events, meetings, press conferences and other exclusive videos relating to the Ministry.
42.Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has agreed to sell its cement assets to Which of the following company for Rs.4,800crore?
Ans. Birla Corp. Ltd
Reliance Infrastructure (RInfra) has signed a share purchase agreement with Birla Corporation, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has agreed to sell its cement assets to Birla Corp. Ltd for Rs.4,800 crore. Birla Corporation will acquire the 100 per cent shareholding of RInfra in RCCPL.
43.Opening the two-day India Investment Summit 2016, the minister highlighted opportunities the country presents to investors and sought investment in sectors like road, highways, oil&gas, urban infrastructure and railways. Finance Minister ArunJaitley inaugurated the summits at which places?
Ans.New Delhi
The Union Finance Minister, Shri Arun Jaitley inaugurated the two-day ‘India Investment Summit 2016’ in New Delhi. The Finance Minister Shri Jaitley also unveiled the logo of National Infrastructure and Investment Fund (NIIF) besides delivering ‘Inaugural Address’ on the occasion. A film on NIIF will also be shown during the Session.
44.Central government announced to spend Rs 1 lakh crore for development of road infrastructure in which of the following States recently?
Ans. Karnataka
Central government will spend Rs 1 lakh crore for development of road infrastructure in Karnataka. In addition to this, Rs 200 crore will be spent on developing four light houses in the state in PPP mode. This was disclosed by Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping NitinGadkari in Bengaluru.
45.India recently resumed Bus Service with which country after a gap of 27 years?
Ans. Nepal
India-Nepal Bus Service on 4 January 2016 resumed after a gap of 27 years. The service was suspended 27 years ago in the wake of the Indo-Nepal Trade and Transit Treaty. The service runs between Kanchanpur in Nepal, which is close to Banbasa border in Champavat district of Uttarakhand, and AnandVihar ISBT in Delhi. To travel in these buses, no special documents are required as both the countries share open border.
46.World Number One Novak Djokovicwon the Australian Open Men’s Singles title. In the final played at Melbourne, the Serbian defeated Andy Murray. Andy Murray is from which of the following countries?
Ans. Britain
World Number One Novak Djokovic on 31 January 2016 won the Australian Open Men’s Singles title. In the final played at Melbourne, the Serbian defeated Andy Murray of Britain in straight sets 6-1, 7-5, 7-6. With this, Djokovic retained his title and also equaled the record of Roy Emerson's record of six Australian Open Singles titles.
47.Ace Indian shuttlerKidambiSrikanthwon the Men's Singles title of the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships 2016. In the final played at BabuBanarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Srikanth defeated which of the following?
Ans. Huang Yuxiang
Ace Indian shuttlerKidambiSrikanth on 31 January 2016 won the Men's Singles title of the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships 2016. In the final played at BabuBanarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Srikanth defeated China's Huang Yuxiang, 21-13, 14-21, 21-14.
48.Aditya Mehta won the 83rd Senior National Snooker Championship bydefeatedManan Chandra 6-3 in the final that was held as part of the National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2016.
Ans.Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Aditya Mehta on 31 January 2016 won the 83rd Senior National Snooker Championship in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.To win the title, he defeated Manan Chandra 6-3 in the final that was held as part of the National Billiards & Snooker Championship 2016.
49.The International Swimming Federation (FINA) recently announced that the Japanese city of _________ will host the 2021 World Aquatics Championships.
Ans. Fukuoka
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) on 31 January 2016 announced that the Japanese city of Fukuoka will host the 2021 World Aquatics Championships. On the other hand, the Qatari capital Doha will host the 2023 event.
50.The book titled NathuramGodse - The Story of an Assassin authored by _________?
Ans. Anup Ashok Sardesai
The book titled NathuramGodse - The Story of an Assassin authored by Anup Ashok Sardesai was released on 30 January 2016. The book narrates the story of NathuramVinayakraoGodse who died an untimely death and his brother suffered a life of immense mental torture. It also speaks of the family of Godse who faced countless abuses and humiliations.
51.Racing driver PietroFittipaldi has recently been clinched the 2015-16 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 at Madras Motor Racing Track in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. He is from which country?
Ans. Brazil
Brazilian racing driver PietroFittipaldi on 31 January 2016 clinched the 2015-16 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 at Madras Motor Racing Track in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.Fittipaldi won two of the four races which earned him the required points to clinch the title with a tally of 244 points while Colombian Tatiana Calderon finished second (199), just eight ahead of Nikita Troitckii of Russia (191).
52.KotikalapudiVenkata Krishna Rao passed away recently in New Delhi following a cardiac arrest. He was the 14th Chief of _________?
Ans. Army staff
Former Army Chief General KotikalapudiVenkata Krishna Rao passed away on 30 January 2016 in New Delhi following a cardiac arrest. He was the 14th Chief of the Army Staff of Indian Army.He was commissioned into then British India Army (now Indian Army) in August 1942 and had an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the force. As a young officer, he had served in Burma (Myanmar), North West Frontier and Baluchistan during the World War II.
53.Who has recently been honoured with the V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award at the 14th edition of the Mumbai International Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation Films (MIFF 2016)?
Ans. NareshBedi
Bedi was honoured for his outstanding contribution to wildlife filmmaking. He is also credited with filming several rare wildlife moments. NareshBedi is the eldest of the Bedi Brothers and a member of the second generation of three generations of Wildlife photographers and filmmakers.He is the first Asian to receive a Wildscreen Panda Award, popularly known as the Green Oscars, for his cinematography for the documentary, The Ganges Gharial. He is also the first Indian to receive a nomination for the British Academy Film Awards.
54.Which of the following IT companies has/have joined US President Barack Obama's ambitious 'computer scienc